US Bridges

Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 3.0 MI NE of Lewis · Structure no. 000000003302280

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMason Road
CrossesSpruce Mill Brook
Location3.0 MI NE of Lewis
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.29271, -73.50528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Road over Spruce Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.